Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Robert F. Hermann
Aug 12, 2017
DELMAR - Robert F. Hermann, 68, of Delmar, passed away on August 12, 2017 at home. Bob was born on Long Island and went to Plainview/Old Bethpage High School. He then went on to earn a B.S. Degree at Siena College and an M.S. Degree from U. Albany.He made many life-long friends at Siena, where he played basketball and was...
Margaret Elizabeth Veldran
Jul 30, 2017
Margaret Elizabeth Veldran, 90, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on July 30, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1926, Margie lived a long, full life, which included daily visits from her great grandchildren who affectionately called her "Nuna". She enjoyed bingo, crossword puzzles, game shows, cannolis, and crocheting. Every winter, Margie would crochet hats and...
Edward E. Van Alstyne
Jul 29, 2017
Edward E. Van Alstyne Jr. passed away July 29, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Edward was born August 19, 1943. He graduated with degrees from Bethlehem Central High School, Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Buffalo. He was pre-deceased by his beloved father Edward E. Van Alstyne. Survivors include his loved mother Phyllis E. Mac Millen,...
Briand Michael Parenteau
Jul 27, 2017
Briand Michael Parenteau passed away peacefully at his home in Delmar, New York, in the loving presence of his family on the afternoon of July 27, 2017. Briand was born in Concord, New Hampshire on August 16, 1936, as the son of Oscar and Gertrude Parenteau. He graduated from Concord High School (class of 1954), New Hampton School, and New...
Elizabeth Mary Foley
Jul 25, 2017
ALBANY – Elizabeth M. (Schafer) Foley, 98, beloved wife of the late Donald D. Foley, both formerly of Delmar, passed away peacefully at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughters Carol A. Vanne of Greenwich and Patricia L. (Dennis) Coleman of Delmar; her grandson Michael...
Glenn R. Adams
Jul 23, 2017
DELMAR- Glenn R. Adams, 72, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in West Haven, CT. He was a US Navy veteran. Glenn is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Lebretore Adams; his children, Amy (Bruce) Baker, Frank (Muffie) Adams, Gretchen (Ernie) Heller and Dominic Archino and his sister Carolyn VanWie. He is also survived...
John P. Mackie
Jul 12, 2017
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 21st at 7 pm at Bethlehem Kingdom Hall, 385, Elm Ave., Selkirk, NY 12158. The family will also receive visitors on Saturday, July 22nd from 1 to 4 pm at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar.
Frederick Daniel Thumhart, Sr.
Jul 6, 2017
DELMAR – Frederick Daniel Thumhart, Sr. of Delmar, NY, died on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at home at age 80. He lived a life of devotion to his beloved wife of 56 years, Linda, and his son, Fred, Jr. Beloved brother of the late Rev. Anton Thumhart, Jr. of Manahawkin, NJ, his wife, Gladys, their children Anton III, Randy, James...
Frank Jerry Lackovic
Jun 23, 2017
WINDHAM - Frank Jerry Lackovic, age 70, of Windham, NY, died June 23, 2017 with loved ones at his side. The oldest son of Frank and Madelyn Lackovic, Jerry was born and raised in Baldwin, NY and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1964. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Engineering in 1969 from Clarkson University...
Angelo Picarazzi
Jun 21, 2017
SELKIRK- Angelo Picarazzi, 91, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017 after a short Illness.Born in Strangolagalli, Italy, he was the son of the late Ambrose and Teresa (Sementelli) Picarazzi and stepson of the late Natalina Picarazzi. Angelo was a yard master at Conrail in Selkirk where he worked for 40 years. He was a WWII Army veteran serving with the 9th...
Ian Patrick Boegel
Jun 6, 2017
DELMAR - Ian Patrick Boegel, age 13, passed away peacefully on June 6th, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.Ian is the beloved son of Patrick and Michelle. In addition to his parents, Ian is survived by his big sister, Clare; grandparents Martin and Susan Furlong, Margaret Boegel, the late Edward Boegel; many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved Ian...
Richard S. Ragone
May 31, 2017
DELMAR - Richard S. Ragone, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital. Richard was born on February 19, 1946 to the late Dominick and Marion (Stewart) Ragone. He lived most of his life in Delmar, and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1964 and began working for Niagara Mohawk the next day. In retirement...
Mary A. Ferentino
May 27, 2017
Be fully present.Feel your heart.And engage the next moment without an agenda.” – Pema Chodron Living BeautifullyMary Anne (Matheson) FerentinoDecember 28, 1949 – May 27, 2017Mary Ferentino, feminist, foodie, behavior specialist and amateur ornithologist passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Her kind and compassionate soul is now at rest.Mary was a force of nature, she empowered those around...
W. Wayne Heiser
May 26, 2017
DELMAR - W. Wayne Heiser, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26,, 2017 at Teresian House.Born July 29, 1925 in Alcester, South Dakota, he was the son of the late Adolph and Louise Heiser. He spent the first eighteen years of his life in a small rural town until 1943, when he began serving in the U.S. Navy during...
Geraldine Marie Blanchard
May 25, 2017
DELMAR - Geraldine Marie Blanchard, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, May 30th from 5 to 7 pm at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A funeral service will be held 10 am Wednesday, May 31st at First United Methodist Church of Delmar, 428 Kenwood Ave., Delmar....
Mary June Carey
May 19, 2017
Mary June Carey passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at The Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. June was born on July 29th 1929, the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Savoy) Mellett. She was raised in the Inwood section of Manhattan and attended Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School and Cathedral High School. In 1950, she married the...
Arthur C. Roberts
May 12, 2017
DELMAR – Arthur C. Roberts, Jr., 76, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 12, 2017.Born in Syracuse on December 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Mary E. (Nelson) Roberts, Sr. He attended Paul Smith College and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Art enjoyed a lengthy...
Clarine Choyke Rabinow
May 10, 2017
Clarine Choyke Rabinow, 96, passed away peacefully, following a brief and difficult journey on May 10, 2017 at the Teresian House, Albany, NY. She is survived by her loving husband "Stan" (Stanley) of 71 years; son Mark and his wife Nan; greatly beloved granddaughters Sarah, Laura, and her partner David Bissember; and predeceased by her son John. She was surrounded...
Elizabeth A. Adams
May 9, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Ada Adams, 99, of Delmar passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9th surrounded by loving members of her family. Betty was born in Syracuse, NY on August 4, 1917 to Charles H. Sanford and Bessie S. Blyth. Betty attended Bethlehem Central High School where she met the love of her life, Robert E. Adams. They married on April...
Cynthia G. Lamitie-Krieger
May 6, 2017
DELMAR- "Cindy" went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous struggle with cancer. Cindy was born in Delmar on April 26, 1957 to Robert and Barbara (Pakenham) Green. She was a 1975 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. Cindy went on to study horticulture at SUNY Cobleskill and...